Coco · ★★★★
Cafe de Playa
The lap of luxury near Coco beach
BoutiqueRomanticBeachfront
Cafe de Playa, on the sand at Playas del Coco
Cafe de Playa is a beach club and restaurant on the sand at Playas del Coco, in the La Chorrera area. Coco is one of the easiest beach towns to reach from Liberia airport, which makes it a handy base for exploring Guanacaste without long drives.
It suits couples and small groups who want the beach, a good meal and a sunset drink close to their room.
Why we choose it
- Right on the beach. The restaurant and pool face the sea, so the day moves between the water, the sun loungers and the table with no driving at all.
- A lively beach club. There is an evening event at the beach club on weekends, and the town's restaurants and bars are close by for the other nights.
- A base for Guanacaste's water. Sailing, diving, snorkelling, kayaking and fishing trips leave from Coco Bay, and calm bays nearby are good for first-time surfers.
Rooms and views
Our notes describe two kinds of suites, a Deluxe Junior Suite and a Deluxe Family Suite, each with an outdoor sitting area, a fridge, a coffee maker and a bathroom with bathrobes. The hotel's own website currently shows the beach club and restaurant only, so we confirm the rooms with them directly before we offer a stay.
On the property
The beachfront restaurant and the pool are the heart of the place, with a garden and a stretch of beach in front. The kitchen leans on local fruit and vegetables grown nearby and fresh seafood. Cafe de Playa has also been used for beach weddings, with the ocean as the backdrop, and we can ask about that for your dates.
Location and getting there
Playas del Coco is a small town with a long bay, and the beaches around it, Playa Panama, Playa Ocotal and Bahia Hermosa, each have their own character. Inland, the dry forests of Guanacaste are good for zip lining, horseback riding and hikes in the national parks. Read more about Playas del Coco.
Rooms & suites
Our favourite rooms, and why
How it compares
Hotels we book in Coco
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Cafe de Playa | Azul Ocean Club | Barceló Tambor | Occidental Tamarindo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Boutique | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Private jacuzzi in room | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Spa | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
On the property
What you will find there
Getting there
Where it is
Your Costa Rican driver waits at arrivals and stops whenever you like on the way: fruit stands, a sloth in a tree, a bathroom.
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